Brian and Stewie Take on Hitler
James Wortman I was certain that the storyline for tonight’s episode of Family Guy would offend on pretty much every level. When Mort Goldman mistakes Stewie’s time machine for a toilet (he…
October 2008
Cloning Around
Okay, I admit it. As a critical, long-time Star Wars fanatic, I find myself enjoying the computer-animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network. While it may be…
Ghostbusters Game May Have a New Publisher!
According to a tip sent in to gaming blog Kotaku, Ghostbusters star and writer Dan Aykroyd told Dallas radio station 105.3 KLLI on October 14 that the multiplatform Ghostbusters: The…
Cartman Gets His Ass Kicked
As a rule, cancer just isn’t funny. So when I learned that this week’s new episode of South Park was titled “Breast Cancer Show Ever,” I cringed just a little…
Gears of War Mongering
Start revving up your Lancers now, gearheads, because Gears of War 2 hits store shelves on November 7. Gaming blog Kotaku went hands-on with one of the game’s most talked-about…
Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Piss People Off
Chances are, you’ve seen ads for the upcoming R-rated Kevin Smith comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. However, you may be seeing a…
“Next Time, Baby?” Not for Terrence Howard.
While summer 2008 blockbuster Iron Man all-but-promised that Tony Stark’s best friend Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard) would make an appearance as armor-clad hero War Machine in the next installment, the…
What the Hell is Gamer Grub?
Earlier today, when I was clicking through the Penny Arcade archive, I came across a comic strip lambasting something called “Gamer Grub,” which appeared to be a brand of snack…
“Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. It’s Intense.”
Ah, Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure. There’s something oddly amazing about spending an October Saturday strolling through a summertime amusement park elaborately decorated for the spooky season. Giant…